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As expected, Pennsylvania’s top official has signed the state’s online poker bill.

On Monday, Gov. Tom Wolf put his signature on a massive gambling expansion package that passed both the House and Senate last week. Included in the legislation is the legalization and regulation of online casino games, including peer-to-peer poker.

Pennsylvania’s roughly $60 million-a-year live poker market will get a boost from the legislation, thanks to the upcoming launch of online poker rooms and possibly more live poker.

PokerStars Wants in on Pennsylvania Online Poker, But First They Need a Partner

#11

2nd December 2017, 12:33 AM

MoeJurphy [1,067]

Yeah stars doesnt have a casino in Pennsylvania so they dont have access to the online market without a partner

#12

2nd December 2017, 4:44 AM

MstrBlast3r [215]

Online Poker at: ACR

Game: Holdem

Originally Posted by MoeJurphy

Yeah stars doesnt have a casino in Pennsylvania so they dont have access to the online market without a partner

They will find one. My guess is The Rivers will jump in bed with them pretty quick. If they offer to pay the fee and give Nemacolin a cut ... I would bet Nemacolin would fall all over themselves for the chance.

#13

4th December 2017, 2:49 PM

Pharaoh39 [348]

Poker at: ACR

Game: Hold Em

So Pokerstars has to have a casino before they can position themselves to be online? Why is that?

PokerStars Wants in on Pennsylvania Online Poker, But First They Need a Partner

Originally Posted by MoeJurphy

Yeah stars doesnt have a casino in Pennsylvania so they dont have access to the online market without a partner

I believe the terms of the bill are that PA casinos get first crack at the licenses (and there's enough to allow every PA casino that currently exists to get one) for something like 3 months and then IF there's left over licenses other entities can apply for them. So Pokerstars could seek a partner in a casino if they want to get a jump on competition and get in right away or could just wait for the exclusivity period to end and apply. But I imagine other sites like 888 are already preparing to do the same so depends how quick they want to get in the market.

#16

4th December 2017, 5:46 PM

gogadgetdx [88]

Interesting timing...

Originally Posted by quick

I believe the terms of the bill are that PA casinos get first crack at the licenses (and there's enough to allow every PA casino that currently exists to get one) for something like 3 months and then IF there's left over licenses other entities can apply for them. So Pokerstars could seek a partner in a casino if they want to get a jump on competition and get in right away or could just wait for the exclusivity period to end and apply. But I imagine other sites like 888 are already preparing to do the same so depends how quick they want to get in the market.

... because today, New Jersey governor Chris (roly-poly) Christie is going before the Supreme Court to argue in favor of his state being allowed to offer sports wagering. It's actually a really big deal, because it is states rights vs fed rights (and in this case, preemption vs prevention).

The result, expected in the spring, will have far-reaching implications (hello, legal marijuana!).

I can't stand the guy, but I hope he's successful in his arguments. With the court currently right-leaning, I have my doubts.

#17

4th December 2017, 6:53 PM

Forbesy604 [171]

Poker at: PokerStars

Game: Hold Em

Even as a Canadian this is great to see!

#18

7th December 2017, 2:21 PM

Pharaoh39 [348]

Online Poker at: ACR

Game: Hold Em

Originally Posted by Forbesy604

Even as a Canadian this is great to see!

You get to play on Pokerstars, 888 Poker, and Party. You got it made man. I'm trying to get my money up to move to Canada for a few months to to play those sites. I miss Pokerstars.

#19

9th December 2017, 4:06 PM

trippin [308]

Game: All

Just need a few states to start the snowball effect! Arizona next please.

#20

9th December 2017, 9:06 PM

Backlash [58]

Online Poker at: Intertops

Game: All Games

This is amazing news!!! With each state win, I feel as though we finally get closer to a nationwide trend. Fingers crossed! Congrats Penn!!!

#21

9th December 2017, 9:13 PM

Pharaoh39 [348]

Poker at: ACR

Game: Hold Em

re: Poker & Pennsylvania Governor Signs Online Poker Bill

Originally Posted by Backlash

This is amazing news!!! With each state win, I feel as though we finally get closer to a nationwide trend. Fingers crossed! Congrats Penn!!!

That depends on Net Neutrality. If it goes through, (which it probably will.) it could effect it.

#22

17th December 2017, 11:07 AM

Vilgeoforc [271]

Online Poker at: pokerstars

Game: 8-game

Another state? If several states allow online poker, why did not I see the Americans at PS tables?

#23

4th February 2018, 10:48 PM

Backlash [58]

Poker at: Intertops

Game: All Games

Illinois is getting closer it seems. We had a bill or something back in may but it got shelved. Hope it finds the light of day again.

#24

6th February 2018, 9:41 PM

wormzy [84]

Online Poker at: blackchip

Game: holdem

I'll be happy when it finally takes effect. I feel like a kid trying to fall asleep on christmas eve waiting for it to finally launch.

#25

8th February 2018, 10:29 PM

KevinLee [84]

Maybe I should move back to PA. The winters are too long. Snow at the end of March is unbearable.

#26

9th February 2018, 6:35 AM

Vfranks [2,018]

Online Poker at: ACR

Game: NLHE

Rub some of that legislation off a little to the south, to Virginia please . It's nice to hear for people in PA, but wish it was faster to catch on around the country .

#27

9th February 2018, 5:44 PM

Pharaoh39 [348]

Poker at: ACR

Game: Hold Em

I heard California is up next.

#28

9th February 2018, 5:45 PM

Pharaoh39 [348]

Online Poker at: ACR

Game: Hold Em

re: Poker & Pennsylvania Governor Signs Online Poker Bill

Originally Posted by Vfranks

Rub some of that legislation off a little to the south, to Virginia please . It's nice to hear for people in PA, but wish it was faster to catch on around the country .

What part of VA are you in?

#29

10th February 2018, 4:56 AM

Vfranks [2,018]

Poker at: ACR

Game: NLHE

Originally Posted by Pharaoh39

What part of VA are you in?

Hampton Roads area, you?

#30

10th February 2018, 5:21 PM

trippin [308]

Game: All

Arizona loves to be last at everything, got a long road ahead of me. Jaun day =(

#31

10th February 2018, 5:59 PM

we will rock you [514]

love the news means i can play all summer at my country house

#32

10th February 2018, 7:01 PM

Pharaoh39 [348]

Online Poker at: ACR

Game: Hold Em

Originally Posted by Vfranks

Hampton Roads area, you?

Hampton Roads. Newport News.

#33

11th February 2018, 10:12 PM

Vfranks [2,018]

Poker at: ACR

Game: NLHE

Originally Posted by Pharaoh39

Hampton Roads. Newport News.

Nice, so is the local league you play(mentioned in your profile) Joey's league (ECPL)? Or do you play in a different one? I actually used to play in that league a lot, but only played maybe one or two times last year, and none so far this year. Easy to pick up a lot of bad habits playing those free poker games IMO. It is a good time though, the league games.

#34

12th February 2018, 4:38 PM

TimeForTheAce [33]

Online Poker at: BetOnline

PA guy here. Good to see!

#35

12th February 2018, 10:25 PM

Fishmasterbaiter [427]

Poker at: Americas car

Game: grab-ass

re: Poker & Pennsylvania Governor Signs Online Poker Bill

Way to go Pennsylvania! I'm a bit surprised that they allowed it, as it's a pretty conservative state for the most part. What other states still have a ban on online gambling? I think New Jersey does. Not sure about the rest. Good post!